Civil Engineering and Environmental impact along with lots of other aspects require a big and concerted management role and for almost two decades we have managed to do our utmost in keeping Chapman’s Peak Drive operational. We appreciate the feedback and support from all users and knowing that our frequent users are reliant on the road for daily commute we work at the fastest pace we can within the confines of Mother Nature and natural disasters when there is bad weather conditions and rock falls. Winter is here so you will possibly see more closures to ensure public safety. We thank you for your patience during these times.
On the weekend of 6 – 8 May 2022 we had three days of celebrations for the 100 years of Chapman’s Peak Drive which started with - and is still continuing - a 100 days before with a competition including partners as businesses in both Hout Bay and Noordhoek offering prizes to users for taking their pic or video at the frame found at the big picnic site and sharing to their social media and including #CPD100YEARS in their caption.
[Image: courtesy of I AM CAPE TOWN]
6 May 2022 we had an honorary plaque unveiling at the toll plaza with Alan Winde the Premier of the Western Cape, sharing his thoughts along with other colleagues and representatives. The Saturday 7 May 2022 was a day of sporting activity as part of the CSI involvement which included a soccer derby in Noordhoek hosted by the Noordhoek Football Club in collaboration with the Noordhoek Ratepayers Association. A skateboard clinic with the Eyethu Skate Park in collaboration with Ziyaad’s Skate School and a Netball Tournament in the Harbour community of Hangberg with teams from the community and Imizamo Yethu.
Sunday 8 May 2022 the drive was open to the public who came out to celebrate and enjoy the day, the picnic sites and pull over sections were packed and the weather was great. Our staff also had their celebration with a braai and special honor of the ten long standing staff members being part of a canon gun salute at the site of the frame. There was also a parade of vehicles and motorcycles as part of the celebrations and created a great vibe and cheerful atmosphere. The Hout Bay Yacht Club also hosted a sailing race and rowing events as their way of being part to the celebrations. A group of bikers came through and drove the route to celebrating the 100 years and in honor of their friend surviving cancer.
Chapman’s Peak Drives Centenary page has detailed info and more on our site at www.chapmanspeakdrive.co.za/100years
Chapman’s Peak Drive is more than just a drive to commute offering frequent users ease of access between Hout Bay and Noordhoek but also for those who like to explore regularly and enjoy the beauty of the Cape Floral Kingdom, coming to use natures gift for fitness, breathing of the freshest air, and exploring the historical value of this iconic space. There is so much, that you will want to come back more times than you ever thought you will and if you use Chapmans Peak Drive very frequently there are benefits by signing up to be a frequent user.
In order to manage and maintain this valuable asset as well as working closely with partners such as the Government of Western Cape and SANparks as major stakeholders, we are obligated through our contractual agreement and in line with inflation to increase the toll tariffs annually.
The toll tariffs increase from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023 are as follows:
Category Tariff Description
Category 1 R37 Motor Bikes
Category 2 R57 Kombi / Minibus / Big 4X4 / Car / Bakkie
Category 3 R228 Midibus / 2 axle truck
Category 4 R571 Tourbus / 3 axle bus
All users of Chapman's Peak Drive are encouraged to drive responsible and share the road with Cyclist. Enjoy the fresh air and open spaces responsibly and please ensure no litter or graffiti is left behind.
